This week we sit down with Mark Dillon, a former professional player, coach and now executive director for the Talent Projekt. A model with the intention of bringing young American soccer talents with high potential to Germany to develop in a Bundesliga youth player development program. We discuss Mark's experience as a player, coach, and agent, including his journey to the UK as one of the first Americans abroad, his time working with Bayer Leverkusen and Ajax, growing the game in a unique way, the necessities in making connections and showcasing yourself properly, cultural adaptation and competence, mentoring young athletes, the direction of US Soccer, the invaluable experiences of traveling and playing abroad, and the goals and success of the Talent Projekt. This is the Talent Projekt with Mark Dillon More on The Talent Projekt:With German licensed and experienced coaches, and matches against Bundesliga youth academy teams, the goal is to close the gap on their European counterparts when given the same advantages in the game. •Check out the Talent Projekt Website Here:https://talentprojekt.demosphere-secure.com/And follow them @thetalentprojekt on Instagram••WHAT IS FOOTWORK? Sponsored by footwork.club•Sean and Dylan are two Division 3 graduates, who dropped everything to pursue their dream of being professional soccer players. Both playing in Germany now, the boys tell their stories as well as those of amazing guests to help you pursue your own dreams and ultimately MAKE YOUR OWN PATH. •Subscribe to our show on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCCnInbiimv9oZGUgkInR1tA• Email us at: footworkpodcast@gmail.com•Subscribe to Footwork: eepurl.com/hKT0zD•CHECK OUT ALL THINGS FOOTWORK: footwork.club/
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